“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2 NKJV
I’ve had times when I felt satisfied about my relationship with God. But there have also been times when I felt so low and empty, with almost no willpower to get back up.
The unifying thread in both scenarios ties back to my prayer life. When I hardly pray, I feel distant from God. When I pray often, I feel connected.
Without making prayer an intentional act, it gets choked out by other cares. It could be work, family, or just poor time management. Like building any habit, it first feels difficult, then flows after much consistency.
Am I currently satisfied with the intensity and frequency of my prayer life? Not at all. I want to do so much more. But sometimes looking at the work and other activities ahead of the day creates the temptation to rush through them.
Eventually, days pass without having any deep conversations with God. Prayer is simply talking with God, and it’s a habit worth making a priority. We can’t survive as Christians without it.
How does prayer influence our work?
Prayer is how we get our updated work briefs. Without it, we work blindly, using our discretion and following old instructions.
Yes, there are diverse kinds of prayer, but whether you’re interceding for lost souls or asking for the fulfilment of a desire, we never leave God’s presence empty-handed.
I’ve had several scenarios where, after spending a long time in devotion, I start working and get so much done because of the burst of energy gotten during my quiet time.
Prayer is not a register where we mark “present” and move on with the rest of our day. It is the key ingredient for the rest of our day. If there’s any habit we need to double down on, it’s setting time aside to pray.
“I choose to build a consistent habit of prayer.”
Jesus prayed daily, receiving power for the work he would do each day. If we must do greater work, then it’s time to pray daily.
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